rEero Saarinen was one of the most prolific, unorthodox, and controversial masters of 20th-century architecture. Although his career was cut short by death at age 51 in 1961, Eero Saarinen was one of the most celebrated architects of his time, both at home and abroad"
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Finnish Cultural Institute in New York
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| Eliel Saarinen and Eero Saarinen 1920 |
He was born in Finland in 1910, then he moved to Unite State with his father at 13 years old. Was the son of Eliel Saarinen, a famous Finland architect. In 1929 he began to study sculpture in Paris, at the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere. During two years he was there. In 1931, he began architecture at the Yale University completing his studies in 1934. In 1936 he worked with his father until 1950 when the father's death mark a point in his career. After the father's death he founded his own arhitecture's office and experimented with Eames in the furniture confection.
"It was at Cranbrook that Saarinen met Charles Eames. The two young men, both committed to the exploration of potential new materials and processes, quickly became great friends, pushing each other creatively while collaborating on several projects. "
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Saarinen´s furniture.
Hi past through out different styles during his career. But always with an sculptural influence. His buildings have an aesthetics loads, using the technologies, he convert normal structures into an organic alive piece that functioned as a challenges to the engineering. His Architectural masterpiece was the TWA John F Kennedy International Airport.
John F Kennedy International Airport
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| Kresge Auditorium |
